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Yesterday: B-3/4 envelope Quaker Weight Control Banana Bread Oatmeal S-Land o'Lakes cheddar cheese square L-1 envelope albacore tuna (3 oz), 4 strawberries, 8 grapes S- Land o'lakes cheddar cheese square D- 2 oz Grilled mahi-mahi, 1/4 cup zuchhini sauteed with garlic and tomatoes, 1/4 cup corn.

Lord knows I might have already gotten island fever:blink:. Sorry about that for some reason I thought you were going to the Bahamas. Forgive me for asking such a stupid question but are you going to watch baseball spring training? You're a big Mets fan aren't you??

It does for me and a lot of my friends use it too. It's kinda like icy hot it makes your forehead cold and warm. I have tubes of it stashed everywhere. I get tons of headaches:sad_smile:

I probably would have been arrested after sticking my fat foot up someones skinny a$$

I think everyone should just do what your doc says. I think that the reason my doctor said not to take it was irritation and erosion concerns (everyday use, not occassional). I looked it up on the Lap Band site and it just says that it can cause stomach irritation. Its not an issue for me because I am allergic anyways so I avoid them like the plaque!! IMHO if your doc says its ok, then its ok. They know best!!

OMG, I'm so sick of my making excuses not to exercise! This is my declaration to do better. Everyday I think before I go to work, I should get some clothes together and go to the gym after work, then I think I don't have time, I've got dinner plans or I've got a Drs appt or its just too cold!! ENOUGH, I've got to do this, I've got to do this, I've got to do this!! I can't help but think of Jacqui from Australia, SHUT YOUR GOB AND MOVE YOUR ASS!! She's so right and she's such a success!! So thats it no more excuses!! I've gotta work it.

Wow, that would be a tough one!! It would be a smart move for Obama though.

Good job so far with your weight loss and NSV's Chrisann. Have you ever been to the Bahamas before? I'm just not right if I don't get in a week of beach time a year! We haven't went to the Bahamas before, which island are you going to?

My man can not only smell his farts, but he is quite proud of them. I don't think there's anything that brings him more joy than me running away from his stinkiness!!!

I would (will, being too optimistic) vote for Hillary. I will not vote for Obama. Unfortunately I think that we will end up with another Republican in office. Personally I was a big Joe Biden supporter. He didn't make it till the end though. Unfortunately I think it all comes down to money and thats a shame.

I take liquid tylenol. It works really fast. The taste is starting to get old though. If you have migraines I would seriously consider getting a prescription migraine med like imitrex or relpax. Most all migraine meds are small enough to take whole or cut in half. Most all prescription migraine meds do not fall into the NSAID family. For OTC there is an excedrin that is aspirin free. Not the excedrin migraine though. The only difference between excedrin without aspirin and tylenol is added caffiene. I would also recommend using Head on (apply directly to the forehead, apply directly to the forehead:lol:). It helps me out.

Did you see the one a couple of weeks ago with the woman that had had a experimental lap band years and years ago and they were trying to find it. I found it very hard to believe that they were thinking that it passed through her system. They finally found it while they were doing a bypass on her. It was completely encapsulated in her outer stomach. The younger doc wanted to remove it, but his dad said just leave it. It was pretty wild!

Thanks so much for your support, kcintx and ajoneen. I know that I'm gonna do fine. I was really taken aback to such a random negative comment.

Actually, I've got a person on here holding me accountable for my blog confessions. I thought it would be cool to start a blog after reading a couple of peoples. I'm starting to think it was a mistake. I really don't like people thinking they can go ahead and judge me and my commitment to this process. Well, let me rephrase that, I would appreciate the comments from someone who's been banded for a while, but not some extra new person in their initial weight loss high. Sorry, I'm just venting a little bit. Just really ticked me off to be judged by somone whose been banded for 2 weeks.

You're right about me making excuses, but those excuses are to myself, not anyone else. I know that I'm not an old pro at this but my goodness, you've been banded for a little over 2 weeks. You're dedication hasn't even been tested yet. Please don't judge me so soon. Just because I've eaten a cookie once a week doesn't mean I'm not committed. Trust me. Congrats on your initial weight loss. I wish you the best in the future.

Thanks for that reply LJM, I will also be going on vacation in June and I was wondering the same thing!!!

Okay, lets see. This is the first time I've ever blogged. I'm going to have to try and channel my inner writing goddess. I don't think I have one though. Oh well. I was banded on Jan 7, 2008. I have done really well health wise so far. The surgery and recovery were a breeze. I lost a lot of weight the first week after my surgery. I have not done so well with weight loss since. I've lost about 8 pounds in 5 weeks. I guess thats okay and well within standard, but I know I could do better. I eat stuff that I shouldn't, not often and especially not as often as before, but I do it nonetheless. I haven't been exercising like I should be, I'm working up to working out though! I get general exercise throughout the day, I just haven't made myself get on that treadmill yet.

Okay, lets see. This is the first time I've ever blogged. I'm going to have to try and channel my inner writing goddess. I don't think I have one though. Oh well. I was banded on Jan 7, 2008. I have done really well health wise so far. The surgery and recovery were a breeze. I lost a lot of weight the first week after my surgery. I have not done so well with weight loss since. I've lost about 8 pounds in 5 weeks. I guess thats okay and well within standard, but I know I could do better. I eat stuff that I shouldn't, not often and especially not as often as before, but I do it nonetheless. I haven't been exercising like I should be, I'm working up to working out though! I get general exercise throughout the day, I just haven't made myself get on that treadmill yet.

LJM, I just read your blog. I'm so sorry (((HUGS))). You are such a strong woman and an inspiration!!

Just to add to Kat's idea... how bout Ginger Von Shnapp??

I called my docs office yesterday and tried to move my fill up. They won't don't do the first series of fills when you need them. They do it monthly. So needless to say, I'm starving. Sorry to hear about your fall Chrisann. I haven't read your post yet. Hope you are feeling better. Be careful taking that Ibuprofen though. I don't have to worry about taking NSAIDs, I'm allergic, so I haven't taken them for years anyways.

Oh wow, should I call you redstar or isuza... Unbelievable. I guess you didn't realize that it would change your name on all your past posts too.

Redstar, You quote the statistic 35 out of 36 bands had to be explanted, but you don't quote the number that was originally placed. There were 36 problem bands from 2002 till 2007. I'm sorry but I refuse to accept that only 36 bands were placed in 5 years in Canada. I think if you presented all the information we would see that the statistics are actually a lot different. I think you are picking and choosing the negative aspects. BTW, Dr Ponce is my surgeon. He is NOT exclusively doing Realize Band. He picks the best fit for each patient.

1 week clear liquids- broth, juice, popsicles 2 week full liquids-puddings, yogurt, cream Soups The first week was hell if you ask me, I woke up hungry from surgery!

My fave suggestion for the clear liquids phase is wonton soup. Just take out the wontons, scallions, etc. It was a real treat for me after I got tired of regular broth and juices.